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Celestials | Narix | Blackjacks

Celestials

The Celestials are the masters of each class of magic. They work with the kings/queens of each continent to keep the peace, and they train people to eventually take their place. They're responsible for keeping the magic system up to date with any findings. Those who work or study under them are called Celestialites, or some shorten it to C-Lites. Some study and train as a Celestial's pupil, and can be chosen to be the next Celestial if the current one needs/wants to step down. Others like to study under a certain Celestial to gain knowledge, learn more about their magic, and help the Celestials wherever they can.

Elementalism - Lunar Bay - Kalista (F)
Summoning - Pomios - Masaki (F)
Psionics - Patrune - Chase (M) (Successor chosen by Kai (NB), who's comatose)
Whimsical - Nemorstom - Yumi (M) (Successor of Marcello (M), who's comatose)
Augmentation - Nibia - Tom (M)

Narix

Modern Narix live similarly to the people of Cholpon, though with more advanced technology. This includes some advanced forms of Cholpian magic, magic once thought to be lost, and devices that anyone among the Narix can use. Due to living apart from the rest of Cholpon, the Narix have been forced to develop their own independent forms of survival, from agriculture to maintenance of the magic keeping them apart. Some jobs were made specifically to maintain their isolation from the rest of Cholpon. Despite reuniting with the modern people of Cholpon, these occupations are still present in Narix society, as their trust in the rest of Cholpon is shaky at best. After reuniting with the people of Cholpon, the Narix created teleporters to Lunali and Cinali. However, these teleporters will only activate for those the Narix trust; Anyone else attempting to use the teleporters will find it to be as useful as standing on any other non-magical rock

Lunali, the city in the sky, has made some adaptations specifically to their environment to survive. For example, the Narix of Lunali use rainwater directly from the clouds as a source of freshwater. This water is distributed to most houses for personal use, though some is set aside specifically for agricultural purposes. They also have advanced paragliders to help them travel quickly from place to place. The most common form of magic found in Lunali is cloudwalking, which does as the name suggests. Those with this magic often help gather rainwater, though some may not make that their career. Due to the prevelance of cloudwalking, cloudshaping tends to be a common hobby in Lunali. The Narix here often wear warm clothes due to the cold temperatures found so far up in Cholpon's atmosphere.

Cinali, the underwater city, has also been forced to adapt to survive. Since the city sank back during the divide, a massive coral reef has grown over the land. Because of this, the Narix of Cinali have created a symbiotic relationship with the ecosystem of the reef, maintaining it in return for protection from the wildlife there. That, on top of powerful natural currents, protect Cinali from unwanted guests. Those who live deeper in the reef tend to see better in the dark, seeing as they're so far down sunlight doesn't often reach them. They do have lights along the depths, however, for those who live further up. The most common form of magic in Cinali is the ability to breath underwater, usually through water or air elementalism. Those without this magic are taught to hold their breath for long periods of time, though they're provided with bubble charms to give them mobile air pockets. This is so they're prepared if their charms fail before they can reach a natural pocket.

Some of the jobs unique to Cinali are Pocketmakers, Reef Carers, and Anglers. Pocketmakers, as their name implies, make air pockets around buildings in Cinali as well as between long stretches of water for others to take air breaks in. Reef Carers maintain the structure of the coral reef, caring for dead patches and patching up spots that have fallen ill or were damaged in some other way. Anglers maintain the population of the local marine life. This not only keeps the reef alive, but also provides a source of food for Cinali. The Narix of Cinali often dress in light clothes to make travel between air pockets easier. To liven up their appearance, they often accessorize with shell jewelry and other aquatic stones. Those in the deeper parts of the reef will often use bioluminescent stones, while those in shallow waters find colorful shells and seaglass instead.

Blackjacks

The Blackjacks are the largest, well known gang in Cholpon. They have bases in each continent. Whether or not they're up to something big is unknown. What is known is that they rob banks and preform heists every so often. Nowadays, the public isn't worried about what they do. Most believe they've just become petty thieves, but the Celestials still keep a watch on them.

One Location hidden from the public is in Nemorstrom's Unity City. They have complete control of the casino there. The Blackjacks' plan is to control the Celestials to be able to call all the shots. Only the highest ranking members know the plan. Everyone else thinks the gang is in it only to have control of the money.

Blackjack Ranks

Jacks - The top of the Blackjacks. Run everything and pulls the big strings
Kings - Heads of big cities
Queens - Heads of territories
Jokers - Close to kings and queens but doesn't run a branch
Ultimo - Head of specific buildings
Captains - Run smaller groups in the building. Keep staff in line
Valet - Keeps the unknowing staff at a division out of the know, and looks for some to recruit
Acorns - In training
Royal Flushes - Lowest/Newest members

Territories are called Houses
Teams in Houses are called Hands
Bankers handle finances, possibly orders heists if needed
Punters - Do the dirty work. Additional rank if wanted, but people manipulated into the gang are this